Dr. Derek Cummings

Professor

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Biography

Derek Cummings is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University. He specializes in infectious disease dynamics, using mathematical and computational modeling to understand the transmission of diseases. Cummings has been involved in various projects that analyze public health data and simulate disease outbreaks, contributing to improved healthcare strategies and policies. He holds multiple degrees from Johns Hopkins University, including a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and a Master of Health Science in Epidemiology. Cummings' research work often centers around developing models that predict the spread of infectious diseases and evaluating interventions that can mitigate their impact on populations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.